Karen Paul, M.D.
NPI 1639168792 · Surgery Physician · Haleyville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Paul, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Haleyville, AL (NPI 1639168792).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639168792
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 201184 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
348 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 71 | $121 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 69 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 68 | $40 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 53 | $161 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 38 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 83 | 82 |
| Prednisone | 82 | 79 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 48 | 48 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 44 | 44 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 35 | 35 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 32 | 32 |
| Mupirocin | 31 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$59 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-20
- Last updated
- 2015-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Paul's NPI number?
- Karen Paul's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639168792, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Paul's specialty?
- Karen Paul is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Paul located?
- Karen Paul's practice location on file with NPPES is 42024 Highway 195, Haleyville, AL 35565-7054.
- What is Karen Paul's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Paul is (205) 486-5213.
- Does Karen Paul accept Medicare?
- Karen Paul is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Paul's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Paul's NPI (1639168792) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.